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Medical Technologist, Nights, Part Time, South Hospital

UofL Health, Inc.

Shepherdsville (KY)

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Medical Technologist for night shifts at South Hospital. The role involves specimen collection, testing, and maintaining laboratory quality. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and certification. Experience in pediatric care and EHR is preferred.

Qualifications

Certified as a Medical Technologist by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
Minimum 1-year experience in a physician office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry, and microbiology testing.
Maintain inventory and order laboratory supplies.
Perform quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.

Skills

Self-directed

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science

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Apply locations South Hospital - UMC time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR 2025-101615 We are Hiring Medical Technologist, Nights, Part Time, South Hospital at South Hospital - UMC!

Primary Location:

South Hospital - UMC

Address:

1903 W. Hebron LaneShepherdsville, KY 40165

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry and microbiology testing in house.
• Perform other in house tests as ordered, including urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures.
• Collect, process and prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratory.
• Communicate with reference laboratory as needed regarding specimens, procedures, supplies.
• Utilize Allscripts Electronic Health Record as required for reporting tests and communicating with providers.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration and standardization of laboratory instruments.
• Perform and report quarterly proficiency testing.
• Perform and document quarterly medical records check to confirm quality assurance per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). Also assist in preparation for CLIA inspection/certification (minimally every two years, or for unannounced inspections).
• Keep daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests.
• Maintain inventory/order laboratory supplies.
• Maintain Quality Assurance of laboratory. Ensure integrity of reagents and controls by carefully keeping track of expiration dates.
• Maintain neat, clean, orderly laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing
Performs and records quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results
Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests
Processes laboratory specimens as needed
Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing
Monitors the recording and reporting of test results including reporting critical results
Accurately reports patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Performs clerical duties needed for the department (includes accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, tracking specimens)

Shift Requirements:

Shift Length (in hours): 8 hours, 10 hours or 12 hours depending on unit/location

# Shifts/Week: 3 -5

Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often

Other Functions:

Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns
Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures
Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees
Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned

Important Note:

Additional duties may be required for specialized areas (e.g. blood bank, cytology); please see your supervisor for department specific addenda.

A Note on Required Qualifications:

Only one of the listed certifications is required, not all.
The individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must otherwise satisfy CLIA certification standards.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or National Certification Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Minimum 1-year experience
• Experience in a physician office setting preferred
• Experience working with a pediatric population preferred
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment.
• Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified. Complete any paperwork required.
• Must have good analytical judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• There will be a combination of standing, walking and sitting in this position. Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments.
• Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position.
• Physical effort and physical work environment
Light work
Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing
Daily crouching, stooping
Daily feeling, handling, reaching
Daily spoken expression, visual acuity
Daily noise (children crying)
Spends 75% or more of her/his time inside